Reports To: Senior Director of Development. Position Type: Full-Time, Overtime-Exempt. Location: New York City – onsite.About Tikvah: The Tikvah Fund is a leading Jewish think tank and educational institution committed to supporting the intellectual, religious, and political leaders of the Jewish people and the Jewish State. Tikvah runs and invests in a wide range of initiatives in Israel, the United States, and around the world, including educational programs, publications, and fellowships.Job Summary: The Development Associate is a frontline fundraising role, responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of donors while supporting development initiatives including fundraising events, and campaigns. This position has a direct impact on Tikvah’s financial and operational success.Major duties and responsibilities include: Maintain a personal portfolio of entry-level Tikvah Society donors and prospects (annual gifts around $2,000); Serve as the primary relationship manager for this portfolio of prospects, developing and implementing a strategy for these accounts; Set and regularly revise projections for all budgeted donors; Communicate with donor portfolio via face-to-face meetings, emails, phone calls, and Zoom meetings; Identify new Tikvah Society prospects by calling, emailing, and mailing lower-level donors and subscribers within Tikvah’s larger database; Track all donor interactions in Salesforce and maintain accurate portfolio data, updating addresses, emails, and names as needed; Review weekly development report package; Log all pledges into Salesforce and collect payment in a timely manner; Support department’s strategic engagements including events, direct mail campaigns, email campaigns, etc.; Attend Tikvah’s events and other networking opportunities; Ensure proper donor recognition in all publications and oversee accurate donor lists for those publications; Regularly read Tikvah’s educational materials, participate in events, and take a proactive role in understanding Tikvah’s many programs in the US and Israel.Qualifications: Four-year degree or equivalent experience in a related field; Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills; Knowledge of Jewish ideas, culture, and American/Israeli public affairs; Willingness and ability to learn relevant software (e.g., CMR, Salesforce, email marketing tools, etc..); Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality in written and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and take initiative; Alignment with Tikvah’s mission.Preferred Skills (Not Required): Familiarity with the public/non-profit sector; Prior experience with Salesforce CRM.Compensation & Benefits: $65,000-$80,000, commensurate with experience and skill; eligible for a performance-based bonus; health insurance, 401K plan, paid vacation, paid time off for Jewish and national holidays, and short Fridays.Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to HR@tikvah.org.